CNN weekend anchor and domestic affairs correspondentJim Acostacertainly made a name for himself inthe Donald Trump era.

Actual fake news also proliferated on what some call non-mainstream outlets that publish blatantly false stories.

“My base is people that want to hear about the truth and care about the truth … “We spend a lot of time and energy fact checking, which pisses off the Trump base.”

Jim Acosta with CNN mic

“In all of the major news outlets, people are acting in good faith,” he said.

Jim Acosta looking stern

Jim Acosta on the job